C1adverbcrimeconflict
US/ˈvɪʃ.əs.li/
UK/ˈvɪʃ.əs.li/
in a very cruel or violent way, or in a way meant to hurt someone
In context
The dog attacked the postman viciously before anyone could stop it.
She was viciously criticized in the press after the scandal.
The two politicians viciously attacked each other during the debate.
Words that go with viciously
adverb + verb
- viciously attackThe group viciously attacked the guard.
- viciously criticizeThe columnist viciously criticized the mayor.
- viciously beatHe was viciously beaten by the robbers.
- viciously assaultTwo men viciously assaulted him outside the station.
- viciously kickThe player viciously kicked his opponent.
adverb + adjective
- viciously competitiveThe fashion world can be viciously competitive.